Stacking the Deck – Again! Further cost obstacles for claimants
In June this year my blog “Justice for All?” looked at how changes to the costs rules since April 2013 had benefitted Defendants at the...
Blogs
Hart Brown three time finalists at LawNet awards
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we can announce that Hart Brown is a finalist in three categories at the LawNet awards. We...
Nigel Maud
Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLPSafety checking the school run
The clocks will be going back at 2am on Sunday 30th October, bringing lighter mornings and darker evenings, and parents are being encouraged to take...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyDon’t forget the Garage! – Statutory Lease Extensions of Flats
A claim for a lease extension under the provisions of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 relates to a flat held on...
Emily Fitzpatrick
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementService of Notices under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban...
When serving claim notices under section 13 or 42, or counter-notices under section 21 or 45 of the 1993 Act it is important that practitioners...
Emily Fitzpatrick
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementDesign protection is a priority for smaller business
Cheaper registration fees are an opportunity for small businesses and designers to secure greater protection for their intellectual property in future, as well as being...
Gregory Barton
Solicitor, Commercial & CorporateA set back for “Airbnb”-style letting
Lessees of long leases of dwellings may face problems if they attempt to let out those premises on a short-term letting. In the recent case...
Simon Wood
Barrister, Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorNational Leasehold Survey 2016 – A Management Minefield
The findings of the National Leasehold Survey 2016 have recently been published, which revealed some concerning, but not particularly surprising results. With the leasehold sector...
Emily Fitzpatrick
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementLife lessons from headline breakdowns
Watching others acting out the ending of a marriage on a public stage can provide a valuable lesson on how to ‘uncouple’ with least pain...
Sharon Powell
Partner, Head of FamilyBreak clauses – partitions and vacant possession
A break clause in a lease may only be exercised if any conditions attached to it have been satisfied. The clause will be strictly construed...
